In The Media
Our ears are buzzing! If you want to find out why, click here to find links to stories and videos about 826 in the news. From local news to the New York Times, people are talking about us. Well, shucks.
Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament and Guitar Builder Mike Lull Auction Off Two Hand-Painted, Signature Model Ba
Jan 10, 2012 / pearljam.com
Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament has hand-painted two of his new signature model “JAXT4” electric bass guitars – created in collaboration with legendary Northwest guitar and bass builder Mike Lull -- to auction off on leading charity auction site, www.charitybuzz.com STARTING TODAY, January 10 through January 26.... //more
826 Seattle’s Meron Kasahun is a Comeback Kid
Nov 28, 2011 / Seattle Met
LAST SUMMER Teri Hein—executive director of 826 Seattle, an after-school tutoring center for children—learned she could take one of her students to the White House in November... //more
Arts Education In Seattle’s Public Schools
Nov 28, 2011 / KUOW
A five-minute clip of this week's NPR broadcast on arts education in the Seattle's public schools. ... //more
Don’t underestimate the empowerment of an arts education
Nov 14, 2011 / The Seattle Times
THE No Child Left Behind Act drove schools to slash programs that don't directly contribute to the goal of higher achievement in reading and math. The technology revolution, with its emphasis on math and science, has further pushed us to prioritize those disciplines.... //more
Work of many helps Seattle 826 win big award
Nov 9, 2011 / The Seattle Times
The 826 Seattle after-school writing and tutoring program has seen its share of stars. [...] But what 826 Seattle truly considers its strength is its community.... //more
Michelle Obama Hearts 826 Seattle
Nov 2, 2011 / seattlest
The First Lady of the United States isn't just on a quest against childhood obesity--she's also a big fan of educating kids and closing the achievement gap. Today, she gave props to a local organization that does just that...... //more